Hotels
Save The Summer
Major Toronto-area attractions – all members of the Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable – were out in force yesterday (June 29) to call on the federal government to release a comprehensive reopening plan for the industry or risk putting the summer travel season in jeopardy for the second consecutive year. In fact, the group made it pretty clear that without immediate action, many Toronto attractions are in danger of permanent closure. Analysis by Destination Toronto revealed that the City of Toronto lost out on more than $8 billion in economy activity through visitor...
A Little Peace Of Mind From Club Med
Club Med is welcoming Canadians back to its resorts around the world with a little peach of mind. Following a year of uncertainty, it has become pretty clear that flexibility and safety are top of mind with travellers and Club Med’s Flexible Cancellation Policy allows guests to make short notice changes to bookings, while the Emergency Assistance Program provides travellers with medical coverage in case of emergency during their stay. This includes any issues related to COVID-19. Combined with Club Med’s Safe Together Program, which focuses on enhanced hygiene and safety...
Sandals Expanding Royal Bahamian Project
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is expanding the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, with plans to reopen on Jan. 27, 2022. Along with the already-announced iconic river suites and refurbishment of over 200 rooms and suites, Sandals Royal Bahamian will unveil an innovative new concept, Coconut Grove, an expansive lounge area that extends the beach vibes to the centre of the resort. A re-imagination of its famed private island, Sandals Cay, with updated lounge settings and a new gastronomic experience, will complement the resort’s latest...
Tourism Roundtable Says Canadians Expected More
Canadians expected more. That’s the takeaway from the federal government’s decision to lift some quarantine restrictions for Canadians and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated, starting July 5 according to the Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable (The Roundtable). While acknowledging that the move is an improvement on the current restrictive measures, the Roundtable said that the changes represent a small first step and what Canada urgently needs is a proper plan and a policy on travel that is based on science, is in line with what other countries are doing, and one...
Winners of Oasis Hotels and Resorts Prize Draw Announced
On June 8, Baxter Media and Oasis Hotels & Resorts jointly hosted a webinar for all interested travel professionals. We had agents from all across Canada in attendance. Pam Bassett, Business Development Manager (Canada), covered all COVID-19 initiatives (including their on-site testing, flexible cancellation policy, and health & safety protocols), resort inclusions and key selling points, and unique benefits for groups and weddings. Some great content was shared with the agents, and the webinar concluded with a Q&A session where Pam answered some questions from the...
Get Your Nomination In For The Edith Baxter Memorial Award And Elevate Jamaica
There is still time to get your nomination in for the Edith Baxter Memorial Award, an all-new award program that celebrates outstanding Canadians who use their influence to elevate Destination Jamaica. This year’s inaugural prize winner will receive a five-night Luxury Included® Vacation for two in Jamaica courtesy of Sandals Resorts with round-trip airfare to the destination provided by Air Canada Vacations. The Edith Baxter Memorial Award is open to all Canadians who have made a substantial contribution towards the positive advancement of Jamaica’s tourism industry...
Win A Honeymoon Do Over From Sandals Resorts
Over its history, Sandals Resorts has been all about love and romance. So, it’s not surprising that its launching an initiative to celebrate all those newlyweds that didn’t get their dream honeymoon during the pandemic. In fact, Sandals is giving couples a second chance with 30 days of Honeymoon Do Overs, offering couples the opportunity to win a romantic seven-day honeymoon for two at any of the company’s 15 Luxury Included resort locations throughout the Caribbean. Marsha-Ann Donaldson-Brown, director of romance at Sandals Resorts International, observes that: “This past...
Rewards For Agents From Barbados’ Ocean Hotels
Ocean Hotels – which operates Sea Breeze Beach House, South Beach Hotel and, the soon to open, all-inclusive O2 Beach Club & Spa in Barbados – has launched a new rewards program for travel agents; along with chances to win trips and cash. The new program awards agents 2 points for every booking of 5 nights or more at the new 5 star O2 Beach Club and Spa. Every 2 points equals a one night stay in a Club Room at the property and agents can accumulate as many free nights as possible. Agents can upgrade their stay to a Luxury Collection Suite for 3 points per night or to a...